- Enrollment
- 1,425
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shillington, PA
Governor Mifflin Ms
Federal NCES profile for Governor Mifflin Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421086000801
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Governor Mifflin Ms earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Shillington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Governor Mifflin Ms has class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Governor Mifflin Ms ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Shillington, PA.
School address
District: Governor Mifflin Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421086000801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Governor Mifflin Ms shrank from 629 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 421086000801 · Shillington, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 15:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Governor Mifflin Shs (1,425 students)
Governor Mifflin Ms shrank from 629 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Governor Mifflin Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Governor Miffl
Governor Mifflin Shs
1,425 students
- This school
Governor Mifflin Ms
631 students
- Intermediate S
Intermediate Sch
623 students
- Cumru El Sch 513
Cumru El Sch
513 students
- Mifflin Park E 503
Mifflin Park El Sch
503 students
- Brecknock El S 459
Brecknock El Sch
459 students
What this shows Governor Mifflin Ms reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Governor Mifflin Ms compares
Governor Mifflin Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,444
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Governor Mifflin Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Governor Mifflin Sd reports $15,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Governor Mifflin Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Mifflin Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cumru El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mifflin Park El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brecknock El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Governor Mifflin Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Governor Mifflin Ms
How many students attend Governor Mifflin Ms?
Governor Mifflin Ms has 631 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shillington, PA. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Governor Mifflin Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Governor Mifflin Ms is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Governor Mifflin Ms?
49.8% of students at Governor Mifflin Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Governor Mifflin Ms?
The largest demographic group at Governor Mifflin Ms is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Shillington, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Governor Mifflin Ms?
Governor Mifflin Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Governor Mifflin Ms rank among public schools in Shillington?
By Resource Investment Index, Governor Mifflin Ms ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Shillington, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shillington on the city page.
What other schools are in Governor Mifflin Sd?
Besides Governor Mifflin Ms, Governor Mifflin Sd also operates Governor Mifflin Shs (1,425 students), Intermediate Sch (623 students), and Cumru El Sch (513 students). See the Governor Mifflin Sd district page for the complete list.